Lincoln UTC
Lincoln, LN2 1PF · Lincolnshire · secondary school
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16th of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.5/10 against 878 of them, against 6.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.8 · 73 | 30% | 2.19 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.09 · 57 | 25% | 1.41 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.8 · 54 | 10% | 0.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lincoln UTC overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in 2025-01. In 2024/25, 55.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.09 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the GreenPower schools event and the Royal Navy Engineering Challenge, and go skiing. Trips have included visits to Austria, Poland, France, Germany, Italy, Hong Kong, and Coventry University.
Getting in
The published school roll is 389 pupils against a stated capacity of 640. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in transitioning from the current 389 roll to the full 640 capacity? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the engineering challenges integrated into the daily curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Lincoln UTC
Overview
Lincoln UTC has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides an ambitious curriculum with high expectations, ensuring pupils enjoy learning and achieve well in a supportive, business-like environment.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious and supports pupils pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
- Highly effective transition arrangements help Year 10 pupils settle quickly and develop excellent attitudes to learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective strategies and high-quality pastoral support.
- Behaviour is exemplary, with pupils demonstrating maturity and respect in a calm and orderly environment.
- Leaders provide effective support and challenge, fostering a cohesive staff community proud of the school.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not check pupils’ understanding of key knowledge carefully enough, meaning gaps in learning are not addressed.
- The school should ensure teachers systematically check pupils’ understanding so they can address these gaps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.7 |
| 2024/25 | 46.1 |
| 2025/26 | 46.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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